Code of Massachusetts Regulations
603 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
Title 603 CMR 47.00 - Licensure Of Adult Basic Education Teachers And Preparation Program Approval
Section 47.01 - Purpose and Authority
Universal Citation: 603 MA Code of Regs 603.47
Current through Register 1518, March 29, 2024
(1) Purpose. 603 CMR 47.00 is intended to accomplish the following objectives:
(a)
provide a voluntary license for teachers of adult basic education;
(b) establish a minimum educational standard
for licensed adult basic education teachers;
(c) define a foundation of subject matter
knowledge requirements and professional standards for licensed teachers of
adult basic education;
(d) prepare
licensed adult basic educators to help all learners achieve their
goals;
(e) provide a flexible
system of licensure to encourage participation by prospective and experienced
adult basic education teachers;
(f)
establish a system of licensure that recognizes the skills and abilities of
experienced adult basic education teachers;
(g) provide multiple routes to licensure;
and,
(h) provide multiple ways to
demonstrate proficiency in the standards.
(2) Authority. 603 CMR 47.00 is promulgated by the Board of Education pursuant to M.G.L. c. 69 § 1H.
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